WO2011140456A2 - Improved catheter design for use in treating pleural diseases - Google Patents

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WO2011140456A2
WO2011140456A2 PCT/US2011/035545 US2011035545W WO2011140456A2 WO 2011140456 A2 WO2011140456 A2 WO 2011140456A2 US 2011035545 W US2011035545 W US 2011035545W WO 2011140456 A2 WO2011140456 A2 WO 2011140456A2
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Anthony Looper
John Krueger
Jeffrey Schmitt
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  • the present invention relates to an improved catheter design for use in treating pleural diseases.
  • Pleural effusions involve the build-up of fluid around the lungs.
  • Pleural effusions can be associated with conditions such as cancer, tuberculosis, congestive heart failure, pneumonia, pulmonary emboli, viral disease, cirrhosis, post coronary artery bypass graft surgery, gastrointestinal disease, tuberculosis, and mesothelioma.
  • Pneumothorax occurs when air or gas is present in the pleural cavity.
  • Pleurodesis involves irritation of the parietal and/or visceral layers of the pleura to close off the pleural cavity and prevent further fluid and/or air accumulations.
  • Pleurodesis is typically characterized by the creation of fibrous adhesions between the parietal and visceral layers of the pleura.
  • Mechanical pleurodesis can be achieved, for example, with the insertion of a rough pad or a catheter into the pleural cavity.
  • Catheters are used in many medical procedures and are typically inserted into a patient's body cavity, duct, or vessel. Catheters are typically used to drain fluids, inject fluids, and to provide access for surgical instruments into or from a body cavity. Catheters may allow a user, such as a doctor, nurse, or other medical professional, to access a specific portion of a patient's body without making invasive incisions.
  • the tip of the catheter may be used to irritate the parietal and/or visceral layers of the pleura, thereby causing the creation of fibrous adhesions between the parietal and visceral layers.
  • Typical catheters are not highly effective in adequately irritating the parietal and visceral layers because they are substantially smooth.
  • the present invention provides a catheter for use in treating pleural diseases, such as pleural effusions and pneumothorax.
  • the catheter may be inserted within the pleural cavity of a patient's lungs for initiating mechanical pleurodesis.
  • the catheter includes a tip portion that is configured to irritate the pleura when the catheter is inserted in the pleural cavity. This irritation causes the creation of fibrous adhesions between the parietal and visceral layers that close off the pleural cavity and prevent further fluid and/or air accumulations that occur as a result of pleural diseases.
  • Figure 1 shows a catheter according to an embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 2a is a cross-sectional view of a tip portion of a catheter according to an embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 2b is angled view of a tip portion of a catheter according to an embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 2c is angled view of a tip portion of a catheter according to another embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 2d is angled view of a tip portion of a catheter according to another embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 3a is a cross-sectional view of a tip portion of a catheter according to another embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 3b is angled view of a tip portion of a catheter according to another embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 4a is a cross-sectional view of a tip portion of a catheter according to another embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 4b is angled view of a tip portion of a catheter according to another embodiment of the invention.
  • the present invention provides a catheter for use in treating pleural diseases, such as pleural effusions and pneumothorax.
  • the catheter may be inserted within the pleural cavity of a patient's lungs for initiating mechanical pleurodesis.
  • the catheter includes a tip portion that is positioned toward its distal end that is configured to irritate the pleura when the catheter is inserted in the pleural cavity. This irritation causes the creation of fibrous adhesions between the parietal and visceral layers that close off the pleural cavity and prevent further fluid and/or air accumulations that occur as a result of pleural diseases.
  • the surface of the tip portion has a substantially rough configuration that is capable of irritating the pleura when the catheter is inserted in the pleural cavity.
  • the tip portion's surface may include one or more protrusions that contact the pleura when the catheter is in use, thereby irritating the layers.
  • the roughness of the tip portion may be varied to achieve a desired degree of irritation of the pleura based on a patient's condition.
  • a catheter tip portion having a roughness of about 50 to about 600 microinches, measured according to the ANSI B46.1-2002 Surface Texture Standard is desirable to initiate pleurodesis.
  • the shape, size, and arrangement of the protrusions may be varied to achieve a catheter tip surface with the desired roughness.
  • the protrusions may be of any shape, size, and arrangement that can effectively irritate the pleura to initiate pleurodesis.
  • the cross-section of a protrusion may be polygonal, such as triangular, rectangular, or other polygonal.
  • the cross-section of a protrusion may be substantially curved, such as circular, semi-circular or elliptical.
  • any combination of cross-sections of protrusions may be used in a single catheter.
  • the size of the protrusions may be varied depending on the degree of irritation of the pleura desired. Typically, larger protrusions result in a higher degree of irritation in the pleura than do smaller protrusions.
  • the protrusions typically range in size from about 50 to about 600 microinches in height measured on the surface of the catheter portion that is inserted in the pleural space.
  • the protrusions are generally positioned near the tip portion of the catheter from about 1/2 to about 15 inches from the distal (inserted) end of the catheter. They may also be located at a portion of the catheter other than the tip portion, but still along a surface of the inserted portion of the catheter.
  • the protrusions formed near or at the tip portion of the catheter according to the present invention may be substantially uniform or irregular in size and shape.
  • the size and shape of the protrusions may be varied along the length of the tip portion of the catheter to better irritate the pleura. Larger protrusions may be present at the proximal end of the catheter, while smaller ridges may be present towards the distal end of the catheter, thereby forming a cone-shaped tip portion.
  • the protrusions may be arranged near or at the tip portion of the catheter in any orientation that allows the catheter to effectively irritate the pleura.
  • the protrusions may be oriented randomly or oriented to form one or more continuous or discontinuous patterns on the surface of the catheter.
  • the protrusions may form ridges that may be substantially linear or curved. When the protrusions form a discontinuous ridge, the protrusions may appear as teeth at the tip portion of the catheter. If the catheter is oval in cross-section, the protrusions may be located on the elongated portion of the oval, and not along the curved portion of the oval, or vice versa, or on both the elongated and curved portions of the oval.
  • the protrusions may be oriented closely together, or there may be some space between the protrusions. Further, the density of protrusions on a tip portion's surface may be varied in a single catheter. For example, a higher density of protrusions may be present towards the distal end of the inserted portion of the catheter while a lower density of protrusions may be present towards the proximal end of the inserted portion.
  • the protrusions near or at the tip portion of the catheter may be formed of any material that is known in the art that is able to irritate the pleura.
  • the material preferably has sufficient rigidity so that the protrusions are able to irritate the pleural layers.
  • These materials may include, but are not limited to, silicone, PVC, polypropylene, polyurethane, other thermoplastic elastomers, etc.
  • the protrusions may be formed by any method known in the art including, but not limited to, molding, extrusion, coextrusion, overmolding, machining, etching, EDM, sputtering, vapor deposition, etc. They may also be formed by various material removal or deposition techniques.
  • the protrusions may be formed separately from and then attached to the tip portion of the catheter, or they may be formed integrally with the tip portion of the catheter.
  • the catheter of the invention may be used to initiate pleurodesis by inserting the distal end of the catheter into the pleural cavity and contacting the protrusions at or near the distal tip portion of the catheter with the pleura. This contact between the protrusions and the pleura irritates the pleura, thus initiating pleurodesis.
  • the contact may be achieved by the natural movement of the catheter positioned in the pleural space, or by a more active method such as by an external movement, agitation, or force such as a wire that is inserted through the catheter, a magnet that acts on the catheter, etc.
  • Any shape, size, or style of catheter that is known in the art may be used in the present invention.
  • the catheter typically has a circular cross-section, but it may be of any other shape including, but not limited to, oval, elliptical, triangular, rectangular, or other polygonal.
  • the catheter may be flexible or rigid and may be made of any material that is known in the art.
  • the catheter may be made of a polymer, such as silicone, that is inert and unreactive to body fluids and a range of medical fluids with which it may come into contact, or other materials that are known to have at least a mildly irritating effect on human tissues or cells.
  • the catheter of the invention may optionally include fenestrations, which allow fluid from a patient's body cavity to pass through them, thereby removing the fluid from the cavity towards a center lumen.
  • the size of the fenestrations may vary, but they are typically of a size sufficient to allow bodily fluids to pass through them without clogging.
  • the fenestrations may be arranged randomly or in a specified pattern.
  • the catheter may also include a cuff that assists in positioning the catheter in a patient's body cavity and in surrounding tissues and may reduce the occurrence of infection by creating a seal that prevents external microorganisms from penetrating and infecting the pleural space.
  • the cuff may be made of any suitable material that is commonly used in catheters including, but not limited to, polyester.
  • FIG. 1 An example of a catheter according to an embodiment of the invention is shown in Figure 1.
  • the catheter 10 includes a distal end 12 and a proximal end 14.
  • a tip portion 16 is positioned towards or at the distal end 12 and includes protrusions 11.
  • the proximal end 14 may be joined to a drainage container or other medical device.
  • the catheter 10 may include a cuff 18.
  • a catheter of any cross- section includes a tip portion towards or at its distal end that has one or more protrusions of any size or shape.
  • the protrusions may be positioned on a surface of the tip portion of the catheter.
  • FIG. 2a An example of a tip portion with protrusions according to this embodiment is shown in Figure 2a.
  • the tip portion 26 includes a plurality of protrusions 21 , which have a triangular cross-section, that are positioned on the surface of the catheter, which has a circular cross-section.
  • protrusions of any size or shape are arranged in a pattern on a surface of the tip portion of the catheter of any cross-sectional shape.
  • the pattern may include one or more continuous ridges on the surface of the tip portion.
  • the ridges may be substantially linear or curved.
  • Figures 2b and 2c show a tip portion that includes protrusions with triangular cross-section that form a plurality of substantially linear ridges 23 on a catheter with circular cross-section.
  • Figure 2c shows a tip portion that includes protrusions with triangular cross-section that form a plurality of curved ridges 25 on a catheter with circular cross-section.
  • the protrusions of any size or shape may be oriented to form one or more discontinuous ridges on a surface of the catheter of any cross-sectional shape.
  • An example of a catheter according to this embodiment is shown in Figure 2d.
  • Figure 2d shows a tip portion that includes protrusions with triangular cross-section that form a plurality of discontinuous ridges 27 on a catheter with circular cross-section.
  • one or more protrusions may be of any size or shape and be oriented randomly on a surface of the tip portion of the catheter of any cross-sectional shape.
  • An example of a catheter according to this embodiment is shown in Figures 3a and 3b.
  • Figures 3a and 3b shows the tip portion 36 of a catheter with a plurality of protrusions 31 that are arranged randomly.
  • one or more protrusions may be formed integrally with the catheter of any cross-sectional shape.
  • the protrusions may be of any size or shape and may be arranged in any way including, but not limited to, randomly oriented or one or more continuous or discontinuous ridges that are substantially linear or curved.
  • FIG. 4a and 4b An example of a catheter according to this embodiment of the invention is shown in Figures 4a and 4b.
  • two integrally formed protrusions 41 with triangular cross-section are arranged at opposing sides of the tip portion 46 of the catheter with circular cross-section to form continuous ridges.
  • the catheter of the present invention may include any combination of the features described above.
  • the catheter of the present invention is described above as being useful for initiating mechanical pleurodesis to treat pleural diseases such as pleural effusions and pneumothorax, the catheter may also be used in any type of medical procedure that requires irritating or roughening a surface.
  • the catheters may be used in conjunction with other medical instruments including, but not limited to, pleural shunts, ascetic shunts, hydro-cephalic shunts.

Abstract

A catheter for use in treating pleural diseases, such as pleural effusions and pneumothorax, includes a tip portion that is configured to irritate the pleura when the catheter is inserted in the pleural cavity, thereby initiating mechanical pleurodesis. The tip portion has a substantially rough configuration and may include one or more protrusions that contact the pleura when the catheter is in use, thereby irritating the layers. This irritation causes the creation of fibrous adhesions between the parietal and visceral layers that close off the pleural cavity and prevent further fluid and/or air accumulations that occur as a result of pleural diseases.

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IMPROVED CATHETER DESIGN FOR USE IN TREATING PLEURAL DISEASES FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to an improved catheter design for use in treating pleural diseases.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The pleural cavity and the pleura serve an important function of aiding in the optimal functioning of the lungs during respiration. Diseases affecting the pleural cavity and pleura include pleural effusions and pneumothorax. Pleural effusions involve the build-up of fluid around the lungs. Pleural effusions can be associated with conditions such as cancer, tuberculosis, congestive heart failure, pneumonia, pulmonary emboli, viral disease, cirrhosis, post coronary artery bypass graft surgery, gastrointestinal disease, tuberculosis, and mesothelioma. Pneumothorax occurs when air or gas is present in the pleural cavity.
[0003] Patients with pleural diseases such as symptomatic pleural effusions or pneumothorax are typically treated with thoracentesis to remove fluid or air, and/or chemical or mechanical pleurodesis. Pleurodesis involves irritation of the parietal and/or visceral layers of the pleura to close off the pleural cavity and prevent further fluid and/or air accumulations. Pleurodesis is typically characterized by the creation of fibrous adhesions between the parietal and visceral layers of the pleura.
[0004] Mechanical pleurodesis can be achieved, for example, with the insertion of a rough pad or a catheter into the pleural cavity. Catheters are used in many medical procedures and are typically inserted into a patient's body cavity, duct, or vessel. Catheters are typically used to drain fluids, inject fluids, and to provide access for surgical instruments into or from a body cavity. Catheters may allow a user, such as a doctor, nurse, or other medical professional, to access a specific portion of a patient's body without making invasive incisions.
[0005] When using a catheter to perform mechanical pleurodesis, the tip of the catheter may be used to irritate the parietal and/or visceral layers of the pleura, thereby causing the creation of fibrous adhesions between the parietal and visceral layers. Typical catheters, however, are not highly effective in adequately irritating the parietal and visceral layers because they are substantially smooth.
[0006] Thus, there is a need in the art for an improved catheter design for use in treating pleural diseases.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0007] The present invention provides a catheter for use in treating pleural diseases, such as pleural effusions and pneumothorax. The catheter may be inserted within the pleural cavity of a patient's lungs for initiating mechanical pleurodesis. The catheter includes a tip portion that is configured to irritate the pleura when the catheter is inserted in the pleural cavity. This irritation causes the creation of fibrous adhesions between the parietal and visceral layers that close off the pleural cavity and prevent further fluid and/or air accumulations that occur as a result of pleural diseases.
[0008] Other novel features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon examination of the following or upon learning by practice of the invention.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] Figure 1 shows a catheter according to an embodiment of the invention. [0010] Figure 2a is a cross-sectional view of a tip portion of a catheter according to an embodiment of the invention.
[0011] Figure 2b is angled view of a tip portion of a catheter according to an embodiment of the invention.
[0012] Figure 2c is angled view of a tip portion of a catheter according to another embodiment of the invention.
[0013] Figure 2d is angled view of a tip portion of a catheter according to another embodiment of the invention.
[0014] Figure 3a is a cross-sectional view of a tip portion of a catheter according to another embodiment of the invention.
[0015] Figure 3b is angled view of a tip portion of a catheter according to another embodiment of the invention.
[0016] Figure 4a is a cross-sectional view of a tip portion of a catheter according to another embodiment of the invention.
[0017] Figure 4b is angled view of a tip portion of a catheter according to another embodiment of the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0018] The present invention provides a catheter for use in treating pleural diseases, such as pleural effusions and pneumothorax. The catheter may be inserted within the pleural cavity of a patient's lungs for initiating mechanical pleurodesis. The catheter includes a tip portion that is positioned toward its distal end that is configured to irritate the pleura when the catheter is inserted in the pleural cavity. This irritation causes the creation of fibrous adhesions between the parietal and visceral layers that close off the pleural cavity and prevent further fluid and/or air accumulations that occur as a result of pleural diseases.
[0019] The surface of the tip portion has a substantially rough configuration that is capable of irritating the pleura when the catheter is inserted in the pleural cavity. The tip portion's surface may include one or more protrusions that contact the pleura when the catheter is in use, thereby irritating the layers.
[0020] The roughness of the tip portion may be varied to achieve a desired degree of irritation of the pleura based on a patient's condition. In general, a catheter tip portion having a roughness of about 50 to about 600 microinches, measured according to the ANSI B46.1-2002 Surface Texture Standard is desirable to initiate pleurodesis.
[0021] The shape, size, and arrangement of the protrusions may be varied to achieve a catheter tip surface with the desired roughness. The protrusions may be of any shape, size, and arrangement that can effectively irritate the pleura to initiate pleurodesis. For example, the cross-section of a protrusion may be polygonal, such as triangular, rectangular, or other polygonal. Alternatively, the cross-section of a protrusion may be substantially curved, such as circular, semi-circular or elliptical. In addition, any combination of cross-sections of protrusions may be used in a single catheter.
[0022] The size of the protrusions may be varied depending on the degree of irritation of the pleura desired. Typically, larger protrusions result in a higher degree of irritation in the pleura than do smaller protrusions. The protrusions typically range in size from about 50 to about 600 microinches in height measured on the surface of the catheter portion that is inserted in the pleural space. The protrusions are generally positioned near the tip portion of the catheter from about 1/2 to about 15 inches from the distal (inserted) end of the catheter. They may also be located at a portion of the catheter other than the tip portion, but still along a surface of the inserted portion of the catheter.
[0023] The protrusions formed near or at the tip portion of the catheter according to the present invention may be substantially uniform or irregular in size and shape. For example, the size and shape of the protrusions may be varied along the length of the tip portion of the catheter to better irritate the pleura. Larger protrusions may be present at the proximal end of the catheter, while smaller ridges may be present towards the distal end of the catheter, thereby forming a cone-shaped tip portion.
[0024] The protrusions may be arranged near or at the tip portion of the catheter in any orientation that allows the catheter to effectively irritate the pleura. In particular, the protrusions may be oriented randomly or oriented to form one or more continuous or discontinuous patterns on the surface of the catheter. For example, the protrusions may form ridges that may be substantially linear or curved. When the protrusions form a discontinuous ridge, the protrusions may appear as teeth at the tip portion of the catheter. If the catheter is oval in cross-section, the protrusions may be located on the elongated portion of the oval, and not along the curved portion of the oval, or vice versa, or on both the elongated and curved portions of the oval.
[0025] The protrusions may be oriented closely together, or there may be some space between the protrusions. Further, the density of protrusions on a tip portion's surface may be varied in a single catheter. For example, a higher density of protrusions may be present towards the distal end of the inserted portion of the catheter while a lower density of protrusions may be present towards the proximal end of the inserted portion.
[0026] The protrusions near or at the tip portion of the catheter may be formed of any material that is known in the art that is able to irritate the pleura. The material preferably has sufficient rigidity so that the protrusions are able to irritate the pleural layers. These materials may include, but are not limited to, silicone, PVC, polypropylene, polyurethane, other thermoplastic elastomers, etc.
[0027] The protrusions may be formed by any method known in the art including, but not limited to, molding, extrusion, coextrusion, overmolding, machining, etching, EDM, sputtering, vapor deposition, etc. They may also be formed by various material removal or deposition techniques. The protrusions may be formed separately from and then attached to the tip portion of the catheter, or they may be formed integrally with the tip portion of the catheter.
[0028] The catheter of the invention may be used to initiate pleurodesis by inserting the distal end of the catheter into the pleural cavity and contacting the protrusions at or near the distal tip portion of the catheter with the pleura. This contact between the protrusions and the pleura irritates the pleura, thus initiating pleurodesis. The contact may be achieved by the natural movement of the catheter positioned in the pleural space, or by a more active method such as by an external movement, agitation, or force such as a wire that is inserted through the catheter, a magnet that acts on the catheter, etc. [0029] Any shape, size, or style of catheter that is known in the art may be used in the present invention. The catheter typically has a circular cross-section, but it may be of any other shape including, but not limited to, oval, elliptical, triangular, rectangular, or other polygonal. The catheter may be flexible or rigid and may be made of any material that is known in the art. For example, the catheter may be made of a polymer, such as silicone, that is inert and unreactive to body fluids and a range of medical fluids with which it may come into contact, or other materials that are known to have at least a mildly irritating effect on human tissues or cells.
[0030] The catheter of the invention may optionally include fenestrations, which allow fluid from a patient's body cavity to pass through them, thereby removing the fluid from the cavity towards a center lumen. The size of the fenestrations may vary, but they are typically of a size sufficient to allow bodily fluids to pass through them without clogging. The fenestrations may be arranged randomly or in a specified pattern.
[0031] The catheter may also include a cuff that assists in positioning the catheter in a patient's body cavity and in surrounding tissues and may reduce the occurrence of infection by creating a seal that prevents external microorganisms from penetrating and infecting the pleural space. The cuff may be made of any suitable material that is commonly used in catheters including, but not limited to, polyester.
[0032] An example of a catheter according to an embodiment of the invention is shown in Figure 1. The catheter 10 includes a distal end 12 and a proximal end 14. A tip portion 16 is positioned towards or at the distal end 12 and includes protrusions 11. The proximal end 14 may be joined to a drainage container or other medical device. The catheter 10 may include a cuff 18. [0033] According to an embodiment of the invention, a catheter of any cross- section includes a tip portion towards or at its distal end that has one or more protrusions of any size or shape. The protrusions may be positioned on a surface of the tip portion of the catheter.
[0034] An example of a tip portion with protrusions according to this embodiment is shown in Figure 2a. In Figure 2a, the tip portion 26 includes a plurality of protrusions 21 , which have a triangular cross-section, that are positioned on the surface of the catheter, which has a circular cross-section.
[0035] According to an embodiment of the invention, protrusions of any size or shape are arranged in a pattern on a surface of the tip portion of the catheter of any cross-sectional shape. For example, the pattern may include one or more continuous ridges on the surface of the tip portion. The ridges may be substantially linear or curved. Examples of catheter tips according to these embodiments are shown in Figures 2b and 2c. Figure 2b shows a tip portion that includes protrusions with triangular cross-section that form a plurality of substantially linear ridges 23 on a catheter with circular cross-section. Figure 2c shows a tip portion that includes protrusions with triangular cross-section that form a plurality of curved ridges 25 on a catheter with circular cross-section.
[0036] According to another embodiment of the invention, the protrusions of any size or shape may be oriented to form one or more discontinuous ridges on a surface of the catheter of any cross-sectional shape. An example of a catheter according to this embodiment is shown in Figure 2d. Figure 2d shows a tip portion that includes protrusions with triangular cross-section that form a plurality of discontinuous ridges 27 on a catheter with circular cross-section.
[0037] According to another embodiment of the invention, one or more protrusions may be of any size or shape and be oriented randomly on a surface of the tip portion of the catheter of any cross-sectional shape. An example of a catheter according to this embodiment is shown in Figures 3a and 3b. Figures 3a and 3b shows the tip portion 36 of a catheter with a plurality of protrusions 31 that are arranged randomly.
[0038] According to another embodiment of the invention, one or more protrusions may be formed integrally with the catheter of any cross-sectional shape. The protrusions may be of any size or shape and may be arranged in any way including, but not limited to, randomly oriented or one or more continuous or discontinuous ridges that are substantially linear or curved.
[0039] An example of a catheter according to this embodiment of the invention is shown in Figures 4a and 4b. In Figures 4a and 4b, two integrally formed protrusions 41 with triangular cross-section are arranged at opposing sides of the tip portion 46 of the catheter with circular cross-section to form continuous ridges.
[0040] The catheter of the present invention may include any combination of the features described above.
[0041] Although the catheter of the present invention is described above as being useful for initiating mechanical pleurodesis to treat pleural diseases such as pleural effusions and pneumothorax, the catheter may also be used in any type of medical procedure that requires irritating or roughening a surface. In addition, the catheters may be used in conjunction with other medical instruments including, but not limited to, pleural shunts, ascetic shunts, hydro-cephalic shunts.

Claims

1 . A catheter comprising:
a tip portion; and
one or more protrusions positioned along an external surface of the catheter at or near the tip portion.
2. The catheter of claim 1 , wherein the tip portion is located at an end of the catheter.
3. The catheter of claim 1 , wherein the protrusions have a shape selected from the group consisting of circular, elliptical, triangular, rectangular, or other polygonal.
4. The catheter of claim 1 , wherein the protrusions are oriented randomly along the external surface of the catheter at or near the tip portion of the catheter.
5. The catheter of claim 1 , wherein the protrusions form continuous ridges at the tip portion.
6. The catheter of claim 1 , wherein the protrusions form discontinuous ridges at the tip portion.
7. The catheter of claim 5, wherein the continuous ridges are substantially linear.
8. The catheter of claim 5, wherein the continuous ridges are curved.
9. The catheter of claim 6, wherein the discontinuous ridges are curved.
10. The catheter of claim 6, wherein the discontinuous ridges are substantially linear.
1 1 . The catheter of claim 1 , wherein the protrusions are formed integrally with the tip portion.
12. The catheter of claim 1 , where the one or more protrusions are configured to irritate or roughen a surface.
13. The catheter of claim 1 , where the catheter is configured for movement within the pleural space.
14. A method of initiating pleurodesis comprising:
inserting a catheter comprising a tip portion and one or more protrusions positioned along the external surface of the catheter at or near the tip portion into a patient's pleural cavity; and
contacting the catheter with the pleura.
15. A method of irritating or roughening a surface comprising the steps of:
providing a catheter comprising a tip portion and one or more protrusions positioned along an external surface of the catheter at or near the tip portion;
contacting the catheter with the surface.
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